Taiwan to foster the return of companies

US-bound network equipment and medium-to-low-end bicycle components might see the greatest effect from the trade tensions, due to their reliance on China-based manufacturing, the ministry said.

Taiwan-made hand tools, nuts and bolts, guide rails, motors, steel, auto components, power adapters and batteries are expected to gain a competitive advantage, the MOEA said, adding that laptops, smartphones, TV sets and apparel have so far been spared from the tariff hikes."